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Chepeha JC, Silveira A, Luciak-Corea C, Sheps D, Beaupre LA. Use of a surgical referral algorithm within a standardized shoulder physical therapy program to assist clinical decision-making. Disabil Rehabil 2024:1-7. [PMID: 39205451 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2024.2397079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2024] [Revised: 08/21/2024] [Accepted: 08/22/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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PURPOSE Determine (a) utility of a shoulder referral algorithm, (b) patients improving ≥15% on the Western Ontario Rotator Cuff(WORC) score with standardized Physical Therapy(PT) +home exercises, and (c) presenting characteristics among PT-Only, PT + Surgical Consult and Surgery participants. MATERIALS AND METHODS Prospective cohort study of patients 30-65 years old with shoulder pain. A standardized PT program assessed pain, ROM, strength and exercise tolerance (i.e., referral algorithm) at 2-, 6- and 12-weeks to determine if a surgical consultation might be beneficial. A blinded research assessor evaluated pain, ROM, strength and WORC score at 6-, 12-weeks and 6-months. The proportion improving WORC scores ≥15% and group differences were also evaluated. RESULTS 32/128 (25%) participants underwent consultation with 16 (12.5%) undergoing surgery. WORC scores improved ≥15% by 12-weeks in most PT-Only/PT + Surgical Consult participants (n = 77[70%]) and was maintained at 6-months. Surgery participants used more NSAIDs (p = 0.01), injections (p = 0.002) and trended to higher opioid use (p = 0.06). PT + Surgical Consult/Surgery participants (n = 16/32; 50%) knew diagnostic imaging results more than PT-Only (n = 26; 31%) (p = 0.02). Surgery participants presented with worse pain, ROM, strength and WORC scores than PT-Only (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The algorithm identified those with worse symptomology (25%), 50% of whom underwent surgery. WORC scores improved ≥15% in most participants (70%). Presenting characteristics were significantly worse between PT-Only and Surgery participants.
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- Judy C Chepeha
- Collaborative Orthopedic Research (CORe), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Collaborative Orthopedic Research (CORe), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Collaborative Orthopedic Research (CORe), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Collaborative Orthopedic Research (CORe), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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Iio R, Ueda D, Matsumoto T, Manaka T, Nakazawa K, Ito Y, Hirakawa Y, Yamamoto A, Shiba M, Nakamura H. Deep learning-based screening tool for rotator cuff tears on shoulder radiography. J Orthop Sci 2024; 29:828-834. [PMID: 37236873 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2023.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Revised: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Early diagnosis of rotator cuff tears is essential for appropriate and timely treatment. Although radiography is the most used technique in clinical practice, it is difficult to accurately rule out rotator cuff tears as an initial imaging diagnostic modality. Deep learning-based artificial intelligence has recently been applied in medicine, especially diagnostic imaging. This study aimed to develop a deep learning algorithm as a screening tool for rotator cuff tears based on radiography. METHODS We used 2803 shoulder radiographs of the true anteroposterior view to develop the deep learning algorithm. Radiographs were labeled 0 and 1 as intact or low-grade partial-thickness rotator cuff tears and high-grade partial or full-thickness rotator cuff tears, respectively. The diagnosis of rotator cuff tears was determined based on arthroscopic findings. The diagnostic performance of the deep learning algorithm was assessed by calculating the area under the curve (AUC), sensitivity, negative predictive value (NPV), and negative likelihood ratio (LR-) of test datasets with a cutoff value of expected high sensitivity determination based on validation datasets. Furthermore, the diagnostic performance for each rotator cuff tear size was evaluated. RESULTS The AUC, sensitivity, NPV, and LR- with expected high sensitivity determination were 0.82, 84/92 (91.3%), 102/110 (92.7%), and 0.16, respectively. The sensitivity, NPV, and LR- for full-thickness rotator cuff tears were 69/73 (94.5%), 102/106 (96.2%), and 0.10, respectively, while the diagnostic performance for partial-thickness rotator cuff tears was low at 15/19 (78.9%), NPV of 102/106 (96.2%) and LR- of 0.39. CONCLUSIONS Our algorithm had a high diagnostic performance for full-thickness rotator cuff tears. The deep learning algorithm based on shoulder radiography helps screen rotator cuff tears by setting an appropriate cutoff value. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III: Diagnostic Study.
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- Ryosuke Iio
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka City University, Osaka, Japan; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, Japan
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- Smart Life Science Lab, Center for Health Science Innovation, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, Japan; Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka City University, Osaka, Japan; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, Japan
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- Ito Clinic, Osaka Shoulder Center, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, Japan
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- Smart Life Science Lab, Center for Health Science Innovation, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, Japan; Department of Medical Statistics, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, Japan
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Zhang Y. Clinical effects of sodium hyaluronate combined with platelet-rich plasma injection on rotator cuff injury in arthroscopic repair. Regen Ther 2023; 24:161-166. [PMID: 37448853 PMCID: PMC10338189 DOI: 10.1016/j.reth.2023.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Objective Rotator cuff injury is one prevalent shoulder condition that often leads to pain and dysfunction. The study explored the clinical effects of sodium hyaluronate combined with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection on rotator cuff injury in arthroscopic repair. Methods A total of 92 cases with rotator cuff injury were randomly divided into the control group (n = 46, treated with shoulder arthroscopy repair combined with subacromial space injection of sodium hyaluronate) and the experimental group (n = 46, treated with subacromial space injection of autologous PRP on the basis of the treatment in the control group). Visual analogue scale (VAS), Constant-Murley scale (CMS), University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), American Shoulder and Elbow Society (ASES), and quality of life (QOL) scores, as well as complications were compared in the two groups before surgery and at 3 and 6 months after surgery. Shoulder range of motion (ROM) was measured before and after surgery. Results VAS scores of patients in the two groups at 3 and 6 months after surgery were lower than those before surgery, and the VAS scores of patients in the experimental group at 3 and 6 months after surgery were much lower than those in the control group (all P < 0.05). The scores of CMS, UCLA, ASES, and QOL, and shoulder ROM in both groups at 3 and 6 months after surgery were higher than those before surgery, and these shoulder joint function scores, QOL and shoulder ROM in the experimental group at 3 and 6 months after surgery were higher than those in the control group (all P < 0.05). No statistically significant difference presented in the incidence of complications between the two groups (P > 0.05). Conclusion Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and sodium hyaluronate combined with PRP injection can effectively reduce pain symptoms, improve shoulder joint function and shoulder ROM, and improve QOL in patients with rotator cuff injury.
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- Yunfeng Zhang
- Department of Joint Surgery, Ningbo Sixth Hospital, 1059 East Zhongshan Road, YinZhou District, Ningbo 315000, Zhejiang, China
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The responsiveness and validity of the Rotator Cuff Quality of Life (RC-QOL) Index in a 2-year follow-up study. JSES Int 2022; 6:604-614. [PMID: 35813150 PMCID: PMC9264144 DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2022.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background The Rotator Cuff Quality of Life (RC-QOL) index was developed to evaluate quality of life in patients with rotator cuff disease. This study provides additional psychometric testing in accordance with the Consensus-Based Standards for the Selection of Health Measurement Instruments guidelines. Methods This was a 2-year follow-up study on 66 patients (mean age, 59 ± 10 years) originally presenting with chronic full-thickness rotator cuff tears to a tertiary care center. The methodology involved testing internal consistency, content validity, and criterion validity. Responsiveness was evaluated using 3 strategies: 1) standardized response mean of the raw change scores; 2) Guyatt’s Responsiveness Index; and 3) Global Rating Scales of improvement correlated to a quality of life measure. Results Content validity was confirmed with a Cronbach α of 0.92 (95% confidence interval, 0.92-0.95) and absence of floor and ceiling effects. Criterion validity was confirmed using the Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index as a reference standard (r = 0.87, P < .001). The effect size of distribution-based methods of determining responsiveness was large (0.99-1.09) compared to that of mixed- and anchor-based methods (0.47-0.89). All responsiveness calculations met minimum requirements for acceptable thresholds. Conclusion The RC-QOL is a valid and responsive measure of health-related quality of life in patients with chronic rotator cuff pathology. The results of this study added to the methodologic quality assessment of the RC-QOL, completing 7 of 10 Consensus-Based Standards for the Selection of Health Measurement Instruments criteria.
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Maxwell C, McCreesh K, Salsberg J, Robinson K. 'Down to the person, the individual patient themselves': A qualitative study of treatment decision-making for shoulder pain. Health Expect 2022; 25:1108-1117. [PMID: 35290703 PMCID: PMC9122451 DOI: 10.1111/hex.13464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2021] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Introduction Many inconsistencies have been identified in the translation of evidence‐based treatment recommendations for musculoskeletal shoulder pain into healthcare services, with little known about factors influencing decision‐making. The objective of this study was to explore the views and experiences of healthcare providers (HCPs) and people living with shoulder pain on treatment decision‐making. Methods Adopting a qualitative design, purposeful sampling was employed to recruit 13 individuals with nonspecific musculoskeletal shoulder pain and 30 HCPs. Data were collected through 1:1 semi‐structured interviews and analysed using an approach informed by Constructivist Grounded Theory. To facilitate analysis, two patient and public involvement (PPI) meetings were conducted. Results Most participants (69%) had shoulder pain of ≥1‐year duration. Biomechanical beliefs about shoulder pain predominated and were heavily influential in decision‐making for both patients and HCPs. Despite a consensus that therapeutic alliance facilitated decision‐making, the extent of collaboration between HCPs and patients in treatment decision‐making was rather limited. In addition to condition‐specific factors, Individual patient characteristics and resources also influenced treatment decisions. Conclusion Findings revealed the complexity of the decision‐making process for both patients and HCPs, exposing substantial gaps between the reported views and experiences of participants and the principles of client‐centred and evidence‐based practice. There is a pressing need to enhance the translation of evidence‐based knowledge into practice in this clinical area. Patient or Public Contribution In line with a consultative approach to collaborative data analysis, a subgroup of participants attended two PPI meetings to provide commentary and feedback on preliminary findings.
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- Christina Maxwell
- School of Allied Health, Faculty of Education and Health Science, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.,Health Research Institute, Faculty of Education and Health Science, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.,Ageing Research Centre, Faculty of Education and Health Science, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- School of Allied Health, Faculty of Education and Health Science, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.,Health Research Institute, Faculty of Education and Health Science, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.,Ageing Research Centre, Faculty of Education and Health Science, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- Health Research Institute, Faculty of Education and Health Science, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.,School of Medicine, Faculty of Education and Health Science, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- School of Allied Health, Faculty of Education and Health Science, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.,Health Research Institute, Faculty of Education and Health Science, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.,Ageing Research Centre, Faculty of Education and Health Science, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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Eubank BHF, Lackey SW, Slomp M, Werle JR, Kuntze C, Sheps DM. Consensus for a primary care clinical decision-making tool for assessing, diagnosing, and managing shoulder pain in Alberta, Canada. BMC FAMILY PRACTICE 2021; 22:201. [PMID: 34627163 PMCID: PMC8502088 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-021-01544-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Background Shoulder pain is a highly prevalent condition and a significant cause of morbidity and functional disability. Current data suggests that many patients presenting with shoulder pain at the primary care level are not receiving high quality care. Primary care decision-making is complex and has the potential to influence the quality of care provided and patient outcomes. The aim of this study was to develop a clinical decision-making tool that standardizes care and minimizes uncertainty in assessment, diagnosis, and management. Methods First a rapid review was conducted to identify existing tools and evidence that could support a comprehensive clinical decision-making tool for shoulder pain. Secondly, provincial consensus was established for the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients presenting to primary care with shoulder pain in Alberta, Canada using a three-step modified Delphi approach. This project was a highly collaborative effort between Alberta Health Services’ Bone and Joint Health Strategic Clinical Network (BJH SCN) and the Alberta Bone and Joint Health Institute (ABJHI). Results A clinical decision-making tool for shoulder pain was developed and reached consensus by a province-wide expert panel representing various health disciplines and geographical regions. This tool consists of a clinical examination algorithm for assessing, diagnosis, and managing shoulder pain; recommendations for history-taking and identification of red flags or additional concerns; recommendations for physical examination and neurological screening; recommendations for the differential diagnosis; and care pathways for managing patients presenting with rotator cuff disease, biceps pathology, superior labral tear, adhesive capsulitis, osteoarthritis, and instability. Conclusions This clinical decision-making tool will help to standardize care, provide guidance on the diagnosis and management of shoulder pain, and assist in clinical decision-making for primary care providers in both public and private sectors. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12875-021-01544-3.
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- Breda H F Eubank
- Department of Health & Physical Education, Faculty of Health, Community, & Education, Mount Royal University, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T3E 6K6.
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- Alberta Bone and Joint Health Institute, Suite 316, 400 Crowfoot Crescent NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T3G 5H6
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- Bone and Joint Health Strategic Clinical Network, Alberta Health Services, Seventh Street Plaza, 14th Floor, North Tower, 10030 - 107 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5J 3E4
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- Bone and Joint Health Strategic Clinical Network, Alberta Health Services, Seventh Street Plaza, 14th Floor, North Tower, 10030 - 107 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5J 3E4.,Section of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2N 1N4
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- Bone and Joint Health Strategic Clinical Network, Alberta Health Services, Seventh Street Plaza, 14th Floor, North Tower, 10030 - 107 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5J 3E4.,Access Orthopaedics, 3916 Macleod Trail, Suite 300, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2G 2R5
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- Bone and Joint Health Strategic Clinical Network, Alberta Health Services, Seventh Street Plaza, 14th Floor, North Tower, 10030 - 107 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5J 3E4.,Edmonton Bone and Joint Centre, 9499 - 137 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5E 5R8.,Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, 116 St & 85 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 2R3.,Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, 116 St & 85 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 2R3
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Exploring the Business Case for Improving Quality of Care for Patients With Chronic Rotator Cuff Tears. Qual Manag Health Care 2019; 28:209-221. [PMID: 31567844 DOI: 10.1097/qmh.0000000000000231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Currently, management of patients presenting with chronic rotator cuff tears in Alberta is in need of quality improvements. This article explores the potential impact of a proposed care pathway whereby all patients presenting with chronic rotator cuff tears in Alberta would adopt an early, conservative management plan as the first stage of care; ultrasound investigation would be the preferred tool for diagnosing a rotator cuff tear; and only patients are referred for surgery once conservative measures have been exhausted. METHODS We evaluate evidence in support of surgery and conservative management, compare care in the current state with the proposed care pathway, and identify potential solutions in moving toward optimal care. RESULTS A literature search resulted in an absence of indications for either surgical or conservative management. Conservative management has the potential to reduce utilization of public health care resources and may be preferable to surgery. The proposed care pathway has the potential to avoid nearly Can $87 000 in public health care costs in the current system for every 100 patients treated successfully with conservative management. CONCLUSION The proposed care pathway is a low-cost, first-stage treatment that is cost-effective and has the potential to reduce unnecessary, costly surgical procedures.
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Validation of a tool to assess patient satisfaction, waiting times, healthcare utilization, and cost. Prim Health Care Res Dev 2019; 20:e47. [PMID: 32799991 PMCID: PMC6598225 DOI: 10.1017/s1463423619000094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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AIM Patients' experience of the quality of care received throughout their continuum of care can be used to direct quality improvement efforts in areas where they are most needed. This study aims to establish validity and reliability of the Healthcare Access and Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire (HAPSQ) - a tool that collects patients' experience that quantifies aspect of care used to make judgments about quality from the perspective of the Alberta Quality Matrix for Health (AQMH). BACKGROUND The AQMH is a framework that can be used to assess and compare the quality of care in different healthcare settings. The AQMH provides a common language, understanding, and approach to assessing quality. The HAPSQ is one tool that is able to assess quality of care according to five of six AQMH's dimensions. METHODS This was a prospective methodologic study. Between March and October 2015, a convenience sample of patients presenting with chronic full-thickness rotator cuff tears was recruited prospectively from the University of Calgary Sport Medicine Centre in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Reliability of the HAPSQ was assessed using test-retest reliability [interclass correlation coefficient (ICC)>0.70]. Validity was assessed through content validity (patient interviews, floor and ceiling effects), criterion validity (percent agreement >70%), and construct validity (hypothesis testing). FINDINGS Reliability testing was completed on 70 patients; validity testing occurred on 96 patients. The mean duration of symptoms was three years (SD: 5.0, range: 0.1-29). Only out-of-pocket utilization possessed an ICC<0.70. Patients reported that items were relevant and appropriate to measuring quality of care. No floor or ceiling effects were present. Criterion validity was reached for all items assessed. A priori hypotheses were confirmed. The HAPSQ represents an inexpensive, reliable, and valid approach toward collecting clinical information across a patient's continuum of care.
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